Suffering: Making Sense of Suffering

Suffering is miserable. When you're overwhelmed by pain and problems, it's easy to feel helpless, hopeless and sinking into a whirlpool of self-pity.

Joni Eareckson Tada knows about these emotions first hand. A diving accident in 1967 left her confined to a wheelchair as a quadriplegic at the age of 17. Joni knows what it's like to suffer chronic pain. Yet she has found comfort and meaning in the God of the Bible.

Joni says, “Somewhere after the first five years of life in my wheelchair, I noticed a change in my hardships. I was beginning to see how my quadriplegia was working for my good and God's glory - simply put, it meant becoming more like Christ.”

24 Ways I've Found Sense in Suffering is a Scripture-based pamphlet that will bring hope and comfort to those who are going through for personal difficulties, and will be a great help to groups dealing with grief, disabilities, emotional and physical trauma, divorce, and more.

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Feasts & Holidays of the Bible

Feasts of the Bible - Jewish Roots of Believers in Yeshua (Jesus) Throughout the Old Testament, God commanded the children of Israel to observe his holy days (holidays) to remember the mighty things that he had done in the lives of Israel's forefathers. The Feasts of the Bible pamphlet celebrates and explains the meaning behind the different feasts and why they are important to God. Feasts of the Bible contains an easy-to-read chart that provides the name and an explanation of each holiday, date of observance, and reveals how each holiday points to Jesus as the promised Messiah. 12 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 33 inches long Why should you learn about the Hebrew roots of Christianity? As a Jew, Jesus celebrated these feasts and holidays each year. The pamphlet is an excellent tool to learn about the Jewish roots of Christianity and to discover Yeshua, "Jesus," in each "holy day." The pamphlet shows each feast's Hebrew name and spelling, pronunciation, symbolism of Jesus, Bible references and New Testament fulfillment for each of God's appointed feasts: Passover (Pesach) Unleavened Bread (Hag HaMatzot) Firstfruits (Yom HaBikkurim) Feast of Weeks or Pentecost (Shavuot) Feast of Trumpets or Rosh HaShanah (New Year) Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur Tabernacles or Sukkot (Feast of Booths) Rejoicing in the Law or Torah (Simchat) Feast of Dedication or Hanukkah (Chanukah or Feast of Lights) Feast of Lots or Purim The Feasts of the Bible pamphlet provides important insights into the works of God on behalf of his chosen people. Feasts of the Bible is a celebration of the rich and meaningful heritage given to believers through Christ. The pamphlet reveals insightful and historical facts about each of the holidays; for example - Passover: A hymn is usually sung at the end of the Passover service, as was the case with Jesus and his disciples during the Last Supper (Matthew 26:30) During the Rosh HaShanah synagogue services, the shofar (ram's horn) is blown 100 times Hanukkah is known as the Feast of Lights or the Feast of Dedication because of a legendary miraculous provision of oil for the eternal light in the Temple Purim marks the deliverance of the Jews through Queen Esther Feasts of the Bible also includes additional fascinating facts about the feasts of the Bible; for instance: Leviticus 23 is sometimes called "God's calendar of redeeming grace" because the 44 verses tell of God's redemptive plan God told Moses that seven of the feasts were to be "appointed feasts of the Lord" and were to be proclaimed as sacred assemblies (Leviticus 23:1 & 2) Three of the feasts were pilgrimage feasts Feasts of the Bible is a fantastic teaching tool for churches and groups who want to explore their Jewish heritage found in Christ. Believers will also find the observance of the feasts and holidays as a meaningful way to add depth to their devotion to God. There's a small group DVD-based curriculum to go with this pamphlet. Click here (or go to go to FeastsOfTheBible.com) to see sample videos, sample sessions from the leader and participant guides, and to find out more about the Feasts of the BibleDVD-based study. Topical index: afikomen, blood sacrifice, Chanukah, civil New Year, Day of Atonement, Day of Judgment, Days of Repentance, Easter, Egypt, Exodus, feast of Booths, feast of Dedication, feast of Firstfruits, feast of Harvest, feast of Lights, feast of Passover, feast of Purim, feast of Tabernacles, feast of Trumpets, feast of Weeks, Hag HaMatzot, Hannukah, High Priest, Jewish year, New Year, Passover, Purim, Rosh Hashanah, Shushan Purim, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Sukkoth, the Lords Passover, Yom HaBikkurim, Yom Kippur. 7 feasts of jehovah seven feasts of jehovah seven appointed feasts. jewish feasts and holidays.Click Here for more resources

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Celebrate your Jewish Roots

The Passover is the Old Testament feast that celebrates and remembers God's liberation of Israel from Egypt. It also foreshadow's Christ's sacrifice on the cross. 

1. Shows the parallels between the Passover in the Old Testament and the work of Jesus Christ as the perfect Passover lamb in the New Testament. This is a good way of explaining the Jewish roots of Christianity.

2. Includes a Christian Passover Seder script, with everything you will need, including the recipes. Our staff held a seder and it was very meaningful. It takes only 30 minutes and is good for all ages. Children have fun participating finding the hidden matzah bread that symbolizes Jesus. The Seder can be used at home, in a small group, a Bible study, or a class.

3. Gives insights into the symbolism in the Lord's Supper and the Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples.


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The Tabernacle

Rose Guide to the Tabernacle is a full color, reproducible book on the the Tabernacle, with clear plastic overlays showing the "tent of meeting." The Tabernacle was the place where the Israelites worshiped God after the Exodus. Learn how the sacrifices, utensils, and even the structure of the Tabernacle were designed to show us something about God. See the parallels between the Old Testament sacrifices and priests' duties, and Jesus' service as the perfect sacrifice and perfect high priest.

Rose Guide to the Tabernacle shows you how:

• The Tabernacle was built
• The temple sacrifices pointed towards Jesus Christ
• The design of the tent revealed God's holiness and humanity's need for God
• The Ark of the Covenant was at the center of worship.

Rose Guide to the Tabernacle contains illustrations, charts, and diagrams not available elsewhere.

128 pages, full color, with 8 clear plastic overlays showing inside/outside of the Tabernacle; plus dozens of reproducible charts. You may reproduce up to 300 copies of any chart free of charge for your classroom.

How the Tabernacle and Old Testament Holidays Illuminate God's Love for Humanity 
Discover the importance of celebrating important holidays, including Yom Kippur and The Feast of the Tabernacles (Feast of Booths) or Sukkot. 

To understand salvation, God's original design for the world and his deep love to redeem a broken world, Christians need to understand the Old Testament, the Tabernacle, and how God met his people.

Rose Guide to the Tabernacle (Rose Publishing), by Benjamin Galan and Brent Ashby, answers the question, "How can a holy God live among corrupted people?" Galan explains the importance of understanding the Tabernacle. 

"The Tabernacle was a movable tent in the Wilderness of Sinai that God commanded Moses to build. It represented God's desire to live among His people. Studying the Tabernacle will give Christians a greater understanding and appreciation of God's plan for redemption and our calling to be holy," adds Galan.

Rose Guide to the Tabernacle explains the history of the Tabernacle, its sacred objects and activities , while also illuminating deep insight into what Jesus did for his followers during his life, his death and his resurrection. "God's presence in the Tabernacle instructed the people to live in purity. Jesus' blood and sacrifice meant the purification rites and sacrifices are no longer necessary," says Galan. Rose Guide to the Tabernacle offers insight to readers in the following:

• Understanding the importance of Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) and Hanukkah
• The Purpose and the three parts of the Tabernacle: The Courtyard, The Holy Place and The Most Holy Place
• The significance of the sacrifices: Sin Offering, Guilt Offering, Grain/Gift Offering, Burn Offering, and Peace Offering
• The parallels between the Tabernacle, Christ's ministry, and the church
• The symbolism of the Golden Lampstand, the Table of the Bread of Presence, the Altar of Incense
• The contents of the Ark of the Covenant
• Elements of Passover and a "Christian Seder"

Rose Guide to the Tabernacle contains 128 pages of facts, illustrations, charts, and diagrams not available in other books. It also includes eight clear plastic overlays showing the inside and outside of the Tabernacle and "tent of meeting," plus dozens of reproducible charts. Readers will gain insight to the parallels between the Old Testament sacrifices and priests' duties, and Jesus' service as the perfect sacrifice and high priest. 


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Through Rose Guide to the Tabernacle, readers will better understand the doctrines of sin, creation, salvation, justification, and God's sovereignty. Rose Guide to the Tabernacle is also the winner of the 2009 CBA Retailers' Choice Award for Bible Reference/Bible Study.

Table of Contents:

• Section 1 God With Us 3-13
• God Living with His People 4
• Israel in Egypt 8
• The Ten Plagues 9
• Time Line of the Exodus 10
• Old Testament Covenants 11
• Mount Sinai 12
• Where Is Mount Sinai? 13
• Why Is the Tabernacle Important Today? 1
• Section 2 The Tabernacle 15-85
• The Tabernacle cutaway 16
• The Design of the Tabernacle 20
• Bible References about the Tabernacle 21
• Entering the Courtyard 24
• Gates in the Old Testament 26
• Ancient Gates and Gates in the New Testament 27
• The Courtyard 28
• The Bronze Altar 30
• Utensils 31
• Sacrifices in the Old Testament 32
• Sacrifices in the Tabernacle 33
• Jesus and Sacrifices 34
• The Bronze Laver 35
• Holiness and Purity in the Old Testament 36
• Purity, Impurity, and the Tabernacle 37
• Tabernacle tent 38
• The Holy Place 52
• Tabernacle Symbolism 53
• The Holy Place 54
• The Golden Lampstand 56
• Jesus and Light 57
• Hanukkah 57
• Table of the Bread of Presence 58
• Communion 59
• The Altar of Incense 60
• Jesus, Incense, Prayer, and the Holy Spirit 61
• Intercessors in the Bible 62
• Priests, Levites, and the High Priest 63
• The High Priest 64
• Jesus and the High Priest 65
• Functions of the Priests 66
• Functions of the Priests 67
• The Garments of the High Priest 68
• Miter, Ephod, and Breastplate 69
• The Veil 72
• Jesus and the Veil 73
• The Most Holy Place 74
• The Ark of the Covenant 75
• Contents of the Ark 76
• The Mercy Seat 80
• Jesus and the Pillar 81
• Manifestations of God s Presence 81
• The Journey of the Ark 82
• Jesus and the Ark of the Covenant 83
• The Ark in Battle 84
• Where is the Ark Today? 85
• Section 3 The Wilderness
• The Wilderness 89
• The Song of Moses 90
• Israel At Sinai 91
• The Ten Commandments 92
• Arrangement of the Camp 94
• Arrangement of the March 95
• Organization of the Tribes Camp and March 96
• The Feasts 97
• A Worshiping Community 98
• The Calendar 99
• Passover 100
• Unleavened Bread 104
• Firstfruits 106
• Feast of Weeks 108
• Feast of Trumpets 110
• Day of Atonement 112
• Atonement for Sins 113
• The Feast of Tabernacles

Suggested Discussion Questions

• What is the Tabernacle and the elements found in the Tabernacle?
• Where is the Ark of the Covenant now?
• Why is the Tabernacle of 3500 years ago important today? What does it teach about God's plan of salvation?
• Could you explain the Bronze Altar and the sacrifice requirements?
• What did a high priest do?
• Who was allowed to enter the Courtyard, and what was required before entering?
• How has the role of the priest changed throughout the years?
• How does the Tabernacle connect the Old Testament and the New Testament?
• What were the sacrifices and their significance in the Tabernacle?
• What was the function of the veil?
• Why was the Mercy Seat deemed holy?
• What are the holy days and their meanings?
• What is the meaning of the Feast of Trumpets? The Day of Atonement? The Feast of Tabernacles?

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About the Author: Benjamin Galan grew up in a Christian home in Mexico City. During his studies, Galan became enamored with natural sciences. In college, Galen studied physics and mathematics, and grew indifferent and hostile toward the Christian faith. Along with the French mathematician Laplace, Galan believed God was no longer a necessary hypothesis.

After additional studies, Galan began to long for deep, satisfying connections and meaning in his young life. Through the moving testimony of a friend in school, Galan began to read the Bible with renewed eyes, and eventually returned to church. As he became more involved in the ministry of his home church, Galan sensed God's calling.

During his theological studies, Galan fell in love with the Old Testament and understood the Old Testament as the key for understanding the New Testament. 

[Rose Guide to the Tabernacle] is very detailed and easy to use. I facilitate adult education classes and use this book to assist in teaching. I especially found the charts/diagrams extremely helpful. At times I have made copies for the students to use, and they were received with great response! The charts/diagrams are large and colorful and easy on the eyes, and jam-packed with wonderful information. The definition sidebars are also very useful. The overlays are irreplaceable for demonstration purposes. This book has numerous references contained all in one!! (i.e. encyclopedia, dictionary....). I have encouraged students to purchase this resource, as it will provide for many years of enjoyment! Bravo on a work well done! 
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Christian History Made Easy

This product will be released July 23, 2012

People and Events Every Christian Should Know

In this 12-session DVD-based study, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today. He brings to life the fascinating people and events that shaped our world. This isn’t dry names and dates. It’s full of dramatic stories told with a touch of humor. This series, based on Dr. Jones’s popular award-winning book Christian History Made Easy, ties in spiritual lessons believers can glean by looking at the past, and shows how God was still working in his church despite all the ups and downs.

You will learn:

• The fascinating stories of people such as St. Patrick, Martin Luther, and Augustine.
• People who changed history: Constantine, Charlemagne, and Francis of Assisi
• How we got the Bible that we read today — John Wycliffe, William Tyndale and others.
• The Middle Ages and the Reformation: Kings and Queens, Monks and Reformers
• Where church doctrines and practices originated.
• How the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches came to be.
• Reason and Revival - How modernity and the scientific revolution affected Christianity.
• How Christianity has spread around the world

You don’t have to be an expert to lead this 12-session study. Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, or personal use. Ages: Young adult to adult.

The Sessions

The 12 sessions cover major eras and topics with plenty of stories and humor. You’ll cover the early church, monasticism, medieval conflicts, the Protestant Reformation, the Great Awakening, 19th-century missions, modernity, and postmodernism.

Complete Kit contains everything you need, including:

• Leader pack with the DVD of twelve 30-minute video sessions and PDF files for promotional posters, fliers, handouts, bulletin inserts, and banners for you to print.
• One printed leader guide + PDF of the leader guide.
• One printed participant guide with session outlines, discussion questions, definitions, and time lines. Buy an additional participant guide for each person.
• One copy of the award-winning Christian History Made Easy book. This full-color, 224-page book by Timothy Paul Jones tells additional stories that shaped Christian history.
• One CD-ROM containing the fully illustrated 100-slide Christian History Made Easy PowerPoint presentation to give the leader optional material such as additional images and 

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Genesis PowerPoint presentation

If you use Microsoft's PowerPoint® presentation software, this fantastic teaching tool will
allow you to project on a screen-or show on your computer monitor-every key event and person in the Book of Genesis. Your students can quickly understand and life and travels of 
• Abraham and Sarah
• Isaac and Rebekah
• Ishmael
• Jacob, Leah, and Rachel
• Esau
• Joseph and his brothers
• and more.

Learn about the important people, places, and events, such as the Creation, the Fall, Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden, Cain and Abel, the Flood, the Table of Nations, and the Tower of Babel, Sodom and Gomorrah, and more.

• There is enough information on this CD to teach for weeks (200+ frames) including "Then and Now" maps that show where the Bible locations are today.
• Bonus included on the CD! You can print out teacher's notes and handouts showing
each frame so that your students can easily follow your lecture and take notes. These PDF
files require Acrobat Reader 4 or later to open, which is not included on this CD, but is a
free download off the Internet at http://get.adobe.com/reader/


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Unanswered Prayer: Where’s My Miracle

Where’s My Miracle? 

What to do when God doesn’t heal you

Nothing can describe the horror of hearing doctors say, “You will never walk or use your hands again.”

Or — “You have cancer. I’m afraid it’s terminal.”

Like many people, you look to the Lord and pray for healing. You have friends and the pastor pray for you, but nothing happens. You read Scripture and claim the promises. You even have someone anoint you with oil or go to a healing crusade. But God doesn’t give you your miracle.

You confess every possible sin and search your heart for any unconfessed sin. Your faith is strong and you tell everyone you will be healed, yet nothing seems to happen.

You feel that God is playing a cruel joke or start to blame yourself for a lack of faith.

And that’s a shame when Christians feel that way…

The truth is that God certainly can heal and sometimes does heal people in a miraculous way. But the Bible does not teach that he will always heal those who come to him in faith.

The big question is:

What does the Bible REALLY teach about healing?

The key is to understand God’s ultimate goal for your life. You need to—

• Find joy in knowing God’s priorities for your life.
• Know the comfort of the biblical promises.
• Enthusiastically embrace God’s will for your life.

You can find the joy of serving God despite unanswered prayer in this 14-page pamphlet. In just 30 minutes or less, you will unlock the door to a new attitude toward life.

The topic of unanswered prayer is an issue that author, Joni Eareckson Tada, can speak to personally: A diving accident in 1967, when she was 17, left her a quadriplegic. She has lived 45 years in a wheelchair and she has experienced her share of ups and downs. “But,” she says, “oh, the difference the grace of God has made in my life.”

Let Joni tell you her secrets to peace and joy, despite her wheelchair. She has spent decades studying the Word of God. She knows that God does not enjoy seeing your pain and frustration. He has compassion for you and gives you many ways to deal with life so that you can have peace.

She has taken her most important insights on turning unanswered prayer into a life of joy (not anxiety) and has encapsulated them into this 14-page pamphlet. Whether you or a loved one is suffering. This pamphlet will bring you some help to break free from the strangle hold of fear and worry when God doesn’t seem to answer.

In this pamphlet, you will find hope. Joni tells her story of facing the news of being paralyzed the rest of her life. Joni shows you the right way and the wrong way of coming to the Lord for healing. She tells how she dealt with unanswered prayer and passes her tips onto others.

You can find freedom from wondering if God is rejecting you. Joni has been there and she shows you the way to peace and joy using biblical principles.

14 pages, full color, glossy plastic coating for durability, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, fits inside a Bible cover.

Study Questions:

1. Read panels 1-2. Joni tells her own story of being paralyzed and praying for healing without success. She offers several insights as to why God might not heal a broken body or a broken marriage when we pray. Which of these insights speak to you?
2. Read panels 3-4. Why is it important to have a biblical view of the Kingdom of God and the kingdom view toward healing? If Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God is now at hand, why doesn’t that mean healing for everyone right now? What are some reasons that God might not heal a person?
3. Read panel 5-7. Joni discusses several claims that people make that she believes are not biblical. Do you agree? Look at the verses on page 6. These appear to be absolute promises, but are they? What do you believe about these verses and why? Why is it important to pray, “If it be thy will”?
4. Read panels 8-9. How could it be God’s will to deny a Christian’s request for healing? What good can come out of suffering emotionally and/or physically? What does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name? What do we learn about becoming more like Christ?
5. Read panels 10-11. What are God’s true priorities? What, in your opinion, is true wholeness?
6. Read panels 12-13. What will happen at the end of the age? Joni says, “I have discovered that there are more important things in life than walking.” What would you say is the most important thing God is doing through your life? How is it possible to give thanks in all circumstance, even in the midst of heart breaking physical or emotional pain?

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Christ in the Old Testament

Christ in the Old Testament pamphlet explores the lives of 13 biblical people who "prefigured" the Messiah. Throughout the Old Testament, God provided "saviors" for the people of Israel who would foreshadow the true, eternal Savior yet to come. Understanding stories such as Joseph or Abraham and how they point to Christ helps us trust in God's provision and wisdom in all things. This 14-panel foldout chart examines types, parallels, and illustrations of Jesus throughout the Old Testament, including people such Melchizedek, King David, Adam, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, and many others. When viewed through the prism of Christ's life, death and resurrection, these Old Testament characters and their roles in biblical history take on new dimensions. Size: 8.5"x 5.5" unfolds to 38" long. Fits inside most Bible covers. Christ is the key to what God had been pointing to in all the history of God's people. One way to see this is to examine parallels between Old Testament people, events, and things, and the life of Jesus in the New Testament. Christ in the Old Testament pamphlet shows how the Old Testament anticipates, reveals, promises, and foreshadows Christ, featuring types and illustrations of Jesus. The pamphlet reveals: 13 Old Testament people who foreshadowed Jesus A Scriptural time line of their placement in history Summaries of their lives and significance Charts comparing ways their life events and actions paralleled Christ or his coming Life application questions The 13 people in the Old Testament whose lives foreshadowed Christ include: Adam Noah Abraham Melchizedek Joseph Moses Joshua Samuel David Elijah & Elisha Zerubbabel & Joshua Throughout the Old Testament history, God provided glimpses into the character and nature of the Messiah through typologies—significant biblical characters whose actions or events symbolically correspond with or contrast to the life of Christ. Here are a few examples of Christ in the Old Testament: ADAM Adam's actions brought consequences to his children, causing them to inherit sin and death (Genesis 3:16-19) Christ's actions brought consequences to God's children, causing them to inherit righteousness and life (Romans 5:12-19, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 45-49) NOAH Noah offered a sacrifice of blood (Genesis 8:20-9:6) Christ offered himself as a sacrifice (1 Peter 1:18-19) MOSES Surrounding the birth of Moses, innocent children were killed by Pharaoh (Exodus 1:22) Surrounding the birth of Jesus, King Herod killed innocent children in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:16) JOSHUA Joshua led god's people to rest in the Promised Land (Joshua 21:44) Jesus'followers are led into rest in this new creation (Hebrews 4:1) SAMUEL Samuel's mother Hannah was blessed by the High Priest Eli before the birth of Samuel (1 Samuel 1:17) Mary, the mother of Jesus, was blessed by an angel before the birth of Jesus (Luke 1:30) Click Here to Order

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JONAH The Unexpected Calling

What Do You Really Know About Jonah and What can We Learn from His Interactions With God?


When God Calls You to the Unexpected
How do you respond to unexpected change? To plans interrupted, perspectives challenged, and routines ruined? Do you hide from it, distracting yourself by staying busy? Do you resist it, questioning the new direction? Although change remains an unavoidable part of life, we naturally crave to maintain the stability of the familiar. Discover how to stay afloat despite life's changes and interruptions in Rose Publishing's pamphlet, Jonah.

When God unexpectedly called Jonah to preach against sinful Nineveh, he asked Jonah to—
Change his life's direction.
Change his location.
Change his perspective on who deserves God's grace.
How did Jonah respond? He hid, attempting to run from God. So, God swallowed him up in his mercy and reminded him of his grace. Find out how Jonah's story represents more than a fishing tale, explore the scope of God's unrelenting mercy, and discover how God can transform lifes in unanticipated ways in Jonah. 
Dive into the meaning and relevance of this beloved Bible story with this full color, 14-pannel pamphlet which highlights one disobedient prophet and one all-loving God. Enjoy hundreds of fascinating facts and scriptural insights at your fingertips, including information on the cultural, historical, and symbolic background of the Book of Jonah.
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God doesn't promise us smooth sailing, but when we let him navigate our life choices he will never let us sink. 
Jonah provides helpful study insights and tools, including—

• Commentary on Jonah's story
• Historical background of the Book of Jonah
• Multiple explanations for Jonah's anger
• The symbolism of Nineveh, Tarshish, and the "leaf and worm" parable
• Cultural background of the Assyrian Empire
• Map of the Assyrian Empire
• A chart explaining "the sign of Jonah" in various Gospels
• A chart comparing the sailors' prayers with Jonah's plea within the whale
• Reflective questions throughout each section to make the content personal

Jonah covers key biblical themes, including—

• Disobedience
• God's compassion and mercy
• Repentance
• Deliverance
• God's calling and will
• Grace
• Self-centeredness
• God's sovereignty
• God's impartiality

14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long.

5 Healthy Ways to Respond To Unexpected Changes
Jonah shows how not to respond to life's changes: hiding from God. Here are some healthy ways of adjusting to life's interruptions.

1. Meditate on God's character.
2. Pray for God's sustaining power.
3. Offer an obedient attitude.
4. Accept God's sovereignty over all circumstances.
5. Admit the continual need for God's mercy.

How can you use Jonah?

• Individual study
• Discipleship
• Small Group
• Christian School
• Homeschoolers
• New Believers' class
• Support Groups
• Church library
• Men's Bible studies
• Women's Bible studies

Why Buy? 

• Easy to read. Explains the Bible visually.
• Attractive. Full-color, includes graphics, charts, and a map of the Assyrian Empire.
• Easy to understand. Uses concise and simple language. Highlights key scripture verses in color.
• Fast. This glossy attractive booklet can take less than 30 minutes to read.
• Durable. It's glossy coating helps it last.
• Convenient. This pamphlet's small size makes it easy to carry inside of your Bible, folder, or binder.
• Engaging. Includes fascinating facts that revitalize individual and group Bible studies.
• Lightweight. Easier to mail than a book, enabling you to uplift and equip friends, family members, and missionaries anywhere in the world.

Jonah Goes Well With—
Priscilla Shirer's Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted (Lifeway®) 
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Questions for Discussion or Journaling

1. Read page 2. Focus your attention on the "Assyria" insight box. What type of people were the Assyrians? Pick two actions performed by the Assyrians that were particularly appalling. Does knowing this information justify Jonah's initial hesitation and disobedience? Why or why not? How might Christians overcome the tendency to treat God's commandments as suggestions when circumstances are especially disheartening?


2. God unexpectedly called Jonah to preach against Nineveh, a task Jonah fled from. Isaiah 55:8 states that "God's ways are not our ways." Why do you think God calls Christians to undergo tasks out of their comfort zones? What does this reveal about God's character and Christians' relationship to him?


3. Read page 3. Jonah fled to "Tarshish," attempting to distance himself from God by heading toward "the end of the world." However, hiding from God does not always involve physically moving. These days how can a person try to distance themself from God? Why is it important to identify these distractions as a way of hiding from God's calling? What are some underlying excuses and/or fears that may cause Christians to hide from God? What are some ways to combat these fears scripturally?


4. Read page 3. Pick one of the other explanations for the meaning of Tarshish. Besides representing "distance," what does the explanation you chose reveal about Jonah's actions?


5. Review the chart on page 5. This chart highlights multiple comparisons between the sailors' and Jonah's responses; pick three to focus your attention on. How does connecting Jonah's actions with the sailor's response reinforce the story's overall message about God's unrelenting compassion and lack of partiality?


6. Read page 4. Some people feel they must be perfectly sanctified and demonstrate immediate obedience before being used as an instrument of God. How does the life of Jonah contradict this idea? Why do you think God calls imperfect people to fulfill his perfect plans? Who benefits from this arrangement?


7. Read page 6-10. God showed mercy to wicked Nineveh, a city Jonah viewed as unworthy of God's grace. Jonah judged the Ninevites despite the fact he himself willing disobeyed God. Why is it important to remember God's character as a compassionate and merciful God, who is not a "respecter of persons" (Acts 10:34)? How can forgetting God's mercy led to self-righteousness or ungodly possessiveness? Brainstorm ways on how to daily remember God's mercy and compassion.


8. Read page 8, 12, and 13. On each of these pages various explanations are given to explain Jonah's angry reaction to God's mercy toward Nineveh. Pick one of the explanations that stuck out to you. According to the explanation you picked, what does Jonah prioritize above God? What are some things (emotions, prejudices, people, activities, priorities,etc) that Christians can unintentionally place before God's will? Does this affect their relationship with God and their ability to witness? Explain.


9. Read page 12. What lesson is God trying to teach Jonah through the worm and leaf parable? In the third paragraph on page 12, the pamphlet mentions other parables similar to the one mentioned in the book of Jonah. Pick one of these other parables to focus on and look at its corresponding scripture verse. How does the parable communicate a similar message? How is it different? Why do you think God uses parables to help communicate his message?


10. Review the chart "The Sign of Jonah in the Gospels" on page 14. Referring to the chart, identify two ways how the story of Jonah relates to Jesus. Why is it important to connect the Old Testament with the New Testament? What might Christians miss if they view the Old Testament and New Testament as two unlinked sections?